City of Casey has announced Casey Fields will host the 2020 Casey Cup – one of the biggest junior soccer tournaments which is expected to draw crowds of up to 10,000 people.
Held over three days from Friday 27 March to Sunday 29 March, it is anticipated at least 300 teams, up to 2,000 competitors and their accompanying persons, and officials, from Victoria and throughout Australia and overseas will be attending the event.
Conducted by The Australian Football Skool and supported by the City of Casey, the tournament is open to all age groups including U7-U18 boys, U7-U18 girl’s teams and all abilities categories attracting up to 300 teams from local clubs, metropolitan Melbourne, country Victoria, interstate and overseas. Football Victoria qualified referees provided and medal and trophies for winners and runners up.
Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon was excited about the opportunities the event will bring to both participants and the wider City of Casey.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills and enjoy Casey Field’s outstanding facilities,” she said.
“This helps us realise our dream for Casey Fields to be a venue for grass roots, premier and elite sports and large events like the Casey Cup. Being able to host such an outstanding event also fosters fitness, participation, health and wellbeing for our upcoming sporting stars.
“This event will bring together both local businesses and community groups, creating a wholistic outcome for the Casey community, and beyond.”
Cr Stapledon added that she believes it will be an extraordinary event and one that she hope will become an annual event.
In additional to being held at Casey’s newest soccer centre, the event is also likely to spread across to other Casey Fields ovals, as well as the Barton Recreation Reserve in Cranbourne West.
